Educational Science

Foot floating in a Yellowstone hot spring leaves more questions than answers

A foot found floating in a hot spring at Yellowstone National Park has been linked to a July 31 death. On Aug. 16, a park employee found the foot, still encased in a shoe, in Abyss Pool, one of the deepest hot springs in Yellowstone. In a statement today (Aug....

NASA calls off Artemis 1 moon rocket launch over engine cooling issue

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. — An engine cooling issue on NASA's giant new rocket for deep-space exploration forced the agency to call off the booster's much-anticipated launch debut early Monday (Aug. 29). NASA had mostly fueled its first Space Launch System (SLS) megarocket to launch the Artemis 1 moon mission on...

You’ve probably heard of cross training in the context of exercise, as this method of training has become popular among elite and recreational athletes alike. Cross training involves incorporating different types of exercise into a workout routine. So, instead of running on one of the best treadmills every day, an...

Fitbit Sense vs Fitbit Versa 3: Which is better?

When picking the best Fitbit, it’s fair to ask “should I buy the Fitbit Sense vs the Fitbit Versa 3?” The models are remarkably similar, although there are some key differences under the surface. While Fitbit made its name with more bracelet-styled fitness trackers, the Versa 3 and Sense show...

Document supposedly written by Galileo is a fake

A handwritten document thought to have been penned by Galileo Galilei is actually a forgery, the University of Michigan has announced. The single piece of paper was a jewel of the collection of the University of Michigan Library, according to a statement from the library. But an internal investigation by...

How to do an elimination diet

An elimination diet can be a useful tool for controlling unpleasant symptoms of gastrointestinal conditions, such as irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) and Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD). Often, symptoms can be intense, painful and even confusing when you aren’t sure what is triggering you. First things first: you should not undertake...

What to eat before a workout

Unsure what to eat before a workout? There’s a real science to what passes your lips before training: typically, you’ll want to consume slow-release carbs for longer endurance sessions and you’ll need fast-release carbs for short, intense workouts. But what counts as a slow-release or fast-release carb? And how do...

Can sunspots affect the weather?

The sun has a major impact on Earth: It provides the light and energy that are vital to life on our planet and dramatically shapes Earth’s climate. But the sun’s activity is not always constant, and areas of the sun can cool or even erupt dramatically. Can the sunspots that...

Beneath Greenland iceberg, scientists find a glowing snailfish with antifreeze coursing through its veins

Scientists drilling deep into an iceberg off Greenland have discovered a fish with glowing green antifreeze coursing through its veins. The juvenile variegated snailfish (Liparis gibbus) contained the highest expression levels of antifreeze proteins ever reported, a new study found. Similar to how antifreeze helps to regulate the temperature of...

Can yoga help you lose weight?

Can yoga help you lose weight? There’s plenty of evidence to suggest it can help with mobility, but there’s not much proof to show that the exercise is a real calorie-torcher. One study, published in the Journal of Physical Activity and Health, showed that a 60-minute Vinyasa practice burned fewer...